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Hose Assembly – Installation Guide

Proper hose installation is essential for satisfactory


performance. If hose length is excessive, the appearance
of the installation will be unsatisfactory and unnecessary
cost of equipment will be involved. If hose assemblies are
too short to permit adequate flexing and changes in length
due to expansion or contraction, hose service life will be
reduced.
The following diagrams show proper hose installations
which provide maximum performance and cost savings.
Consider these examples in determining length of a
specific assembly.

When hose installation is straight, allow enough slack in


hose line to provide for length changes which will occur Adequate hose length is necessary to distribute movement
when pressure is applied. on flexing applications and to avoid abrasion.

When radius is below the required minimum, use an angle Avoid twisting of hose lines bent in two planes by
adaptor to avoid sharp bends. clamping hose at change of plane.

Prevent twisting and distortion by bending hose in same


Use proper angle adaptors to avoid sharp twist or bend in plane as the motion of the boss to which hose is
hose. connected.

Reduce number of pipe thread joints by using proper


hydraulic adaptors instead of pipe fittings.
Route hose directly by using 45° and/or 90° adaptors and
fittings. Avoid excessive hose length to improve
appearance.

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Hose Assembly – Installation Guide

To allow for length changes when hose is pressurised, do When installing hose, make sure it is not twisted. Pressure
not clamp at bends. Curves will absorb changes. Do not applied to a twisted hose can result in hose failure or
clamp high and low pressure lines together. loosening of connections.

Elbows and adaptors should be used to relieve strain on


the assembly, and to provide neater installations which will
High ambient temperatures shorten hose life so make sure
be more accessible for inspection and maintenance.
hose is kept away from hot parts. If this is not possible,
insulate hose.

Run hose in the installation so that it avoids rubbing and


abrasion. Often, clamps are required to support long hose
To avoid hose collapse and flow restriction, keep hose runs or to keep hose away from moving parts. Use clamps
bend radii as large as possible. Refer to hose specification of the correct size. A clamp too large allows hose to move
tables for minimum bend radii. inside the clamp and causes abrasion.

When determining the length of hose assemblies, provide sufficient length to prevent bending strain from localising at the back
of the coupling. In the diagram measurement “B” allows for a strain section of hose beyond the coupling to prevent
concentration of bending strain. “T” designates the amount of travel. “A” indicates the smallest diameter to which hose
should be bent.
Overall length = B+1.57A+T

TYPICAL DIMENSIONS FOR ONE & TWO WIRE BRAID HOSE


A
”B” CONSTANT FOR
TECHNICAL

STRAIGHT PORTION
HOSE SIZE INCLUDING COUPLING RYCO

T
DIN INCH DASH
06 1/4 -04 250mm B
RYCO

10 3/8 -06 250mm


12 1/2 -08 300mm
20 3/4 -12 350mm
25 1 -16 400mm
32 1.1/4 -20 450mm
40 1.1/2 -24 500mm
50 2 -32 500mm

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